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    Feb 07, 2021 7 minutes

    Wireless speakers

    The most modern of hi-fi, from portable Bluetooth speakers to large all-in-one wireless units which can challenge separates systems, there seem no limits to the technology being incorporated to achieve convenience along with sound quality. Check your preferred services and filetypes are covered, then sit back and enjoy all the app-enabled extras.

    JBL LINK MUSIC

    W2021 / $199.95 / www.jbl.com.au

    The mains-powered Link Music offers great sound for the price, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, full Google Assistant abilities and AirPlay 2. For our money JBL pretty much rules the value-per-dollar roost at this price and below.

    JBL LINK PORTABLE

    W2021 / $249.95 / www.jbl.com.au

    With Bluetooth, Google Assistant, AirPlay 2 and battery operation, the JBL Link Portable is a winner at home and away, although there’s a price for battery operation, given that the Link Music (left) is both cheaper and better-sounding.

    AKTIMATE MINI B+

    W2018 / $450 / www.aktimate.com.au

    The Bluetooth version of these archetypal active speakers (you get two) developed in Australia are still available and kick quite remarkable butt given the current special pricing. Still awesome.

    HEOS 5 HS2

    W2000 / $649 / www.denon.com.au

    All the standalone HEOS speakers are making way for the Denon Home range (right), but the

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